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CASHIN, William Kinnarney - Date of
birth
7 June 1916 -
Age
28 - Place of
birth
New York City -
Hometown
Manhattan, New York County, New York City, New York
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
O-1323664 -
Rank
First Lieutenant -
Function
Executive Officer -
Unit
F Company,
2nd Battalion,
175th Infantry Regiment,
29th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
29 October 1944 - Place of
death
South of Geilenkirchen, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 3 | 9 |
Immediate family
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Members
Thomas Cashin (father)
Margaret Cashin (mother)
Mary Cashin (sister)
Margaret Cashin (sister)
More information
1st Lt William Cashin joined his unit from a Replacement Depot on 19 September 1944.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Carla Mans, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov, www.ancestry.com - 1930 Census / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, www.americandday.org
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet